OCP, one of the leading companies in the global production and exportation of phosphate-based fertilisers is offering farmers an inclusive end-to-end value chain solution that will boost their productivity and revenues. The scheme is to run across key Agric-belts in Nigeria as the 2020 farming season commences. The company also […]
The nation’s budget deficit has risen from N1.847 trillion to N4.563 trillion, the Debt Management Office said yesterday in Abuja. While the sum of N1.847 trillion budget was captured in the original 2020 budget, the sum of N4.563trillion, is now projected in the revised 2020 budget now before the National […]
MOSES ORJIME captures the controversies arising from the debate over the mode of primaries to be adopted in choosing the governorship flagbearers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo and Ondo governorship elections. As the race for the governorship primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in […]
There are indications, that air travellers would be subjected to new and stiffer conditions for flying as soon as flight operations resume. The president and chief executive officer, Sabre Network, West Africa, Dr Gbenga Olowo yesterday confirmed the new development, saying that, there will be stiffer conditions for travelers during […]
The impact of the Coronavirus outbreak that has infected over 10,000 people in the country and affected the business operating environment, is forcing the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to re-tweak the insurance industry recapitalisation plans, LEADERSHIP learnt. This development is not unconnected to the fact that the outbreak has negatively […]
Oil prices rose in early trade yesterday with traders waiting to see whether major crude producers agree to extend their huge output cuts to shore up prices at a meeting expected later this week. Brent crude futures rose 0.3 per cent, or 12 cents, to $39.32 a barrel, while the […]
The federal government has ordered the immediate shutdown of Kano State Fertilizer Company (KASCO) limited for allegedly adulterating fertilizers and manually mixing the components of the NKP 20:10:10 blend of the agricultural input. The order to close the company, owned by the Kano State government came through the Presidential Fertilizer […]
Medical practitioners in Delta State have declared two-day warning strike to protest the kidnap of Dr. Wisdom Iboyitete, a Principal Medical Officer at General Hospital, Ojobo, in Burutu local government area of the state. The state government also raised the alarm yesterday over the abduction of a health worker that […]
The House of Representatives yesterday urged the board of African Development Bank (AfDB) to halt all further investigation of the president of the bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina. The House also urged the federal government of Nigeria to call on all African leaders to intervene and rally round him and see […]
…As ICRC presents FBCC Certificate to Transport Minister Governor Udom Emmanuel has applauded President Mohammad Buhari led federal government’s determination to fast track the actualisation of Ibom Deep Seaport, IDSP. The governor also thanked the Federal Ministry of Transportation, led by Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, and all relevant federal regulatory […]
